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Blog / Admissions
MyMIT is fixed! The deadline for EA has been extended to November 5 due to the recent MyMIT…
November 5. Good luck to those of you who are finishing up your early apps -
FAQ / QuestBridge
How do I submit a creative/maker portfolio as a QuestBridge applicant?
QuestBridge applicants submit portfolios using the same system that all other MIT applicants use. Portfolio submissions are not expected nor required. To learn more about the different kinds of portfolios you can -
FAQ / Academics and research
What is the Abdul Latif Jameel World Water and Food Security Lab?
environmentally sustainable way. Check out their site to learn about all of the -
FAQ / Prepare for MIT
What is Weekend Immersion in Science & Engineering?
WISE (Weekend Immersion in Science and Engineering) is a three-day experience for rising seniors to learn what it is like to be an MIT student. The program is completely free, including the cost of transportation to -
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FAQ / Academics and research
Can first-year students conduct research?
Research at MIT aims to develop innovative solutions to the world’s most daunting challenges. From addressing the energy needs of tomorrow to improving cancer therapies, MIT’s research efforts are enhanced through -
FAQ / Life and culture
Did an MIT grad start Khan Academy?
Salman Khan '96 (18 & 6 and Class President!) and MEng '98, started the online learning phenomenon in 1993 when he started tutoring his cousin, Nadia, in math over the internet. By the end of 2006, more -
FAQ / First-year application
Can I defer my enrollment?
of Admissions. Such requests are usually granted (indeed, often -
FAQ / First-year application
How does the MIT admissions process work?
the details can add a lot of stress to the waiting period, so we -
FAQ / First-year application
How do I fill out the self-reported coursework?
Use your best judgment when completing the Self-Reported Coursework section. We're simply trying to get a clear picture of your academic preparation by subject area—you can't do anything wrong when completing the form -
FAQ / International applicants
What if I’m waiting for my green card?
application process you may send a copy of your green card via the application -
FAQ / Interview
What if my interview is waived?
. The interview is not a required component of the application, and the -
Blog / How to Human
The Lessons I’ve Learned and it only took three full semesters and a summer
physically and mentally. I learned a lot of lessons that have forever changed my MIT experience. This semester I did all of my psets early. I ... to every class and completed all of my assignments on time. Freshman -
Blog / Admissions
Mandatory: MIT Mid Year Report What you need to know.
MIT Midyear Report is an online form that is required of all students ... released, which defeats at least half the purpose of the whole form. And ... fill it out? As soon as possible after completion of the fall semester -
Blog / Athletics
Nationals! In which MIT XC goes to Iowa
Roughly a week ago, on a Thursday morning, at the crack of dawn, I ... found ourselves, at 6:30AM, at the beginning of the end, ready to make the ... from a state that is also occasionally the butt of jokes so I won't go -
Blog / Academics & Research
What can you do with a bad grade in quantum? What is my life going to be? (Avenue Q, anyone?)
through some possible courses of action, and settled on: moping. First, I moped alone. During this period, I decided that the responsible course of ... January 4, when I returned to campus after winter break. *The TA of the -
Blog / About Decisions
Fall 2020 Transfer Decisions Are Now Live may the 4th be with you
process can be a difficult experience. For those of you who were admitted ... the best of luck wherever you go, and whatever you do. -
Blog / About Decisions
Fall 2019 Transfer Decisions Are Now Live
that this process can be a difficult experience. For those of you who ... , I wish you the best of luck wherever you go, and whatever you do.   -
Blog / Classes
fall ’19 catalog is out! and a summary of sites we use to plan semesters
for lack of better things to do. michael from 2E is part of the dev team ... .) courseroad 2.0 was also released recently, and although it's in a bit of a ... for sure that i'll be using some of these sites in the next couple days